What is the modus operandi of Gang 21 in armed robberies?

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Gang 21's Modus Operandi in Armed Robberies

Gang 21 members involved in an armed robbery in Plentong employed a specific modus operandi: they would intentionally collide with the rear of a victim's vehicle, then exit their own car to discharge firearms as a warning. During the March 8 incident, this involved firing five shots, one of which struck a victim's thigh, before the perpetrators fled without taking any money or valuables.
The Collision and Warning Shots

The criminal group's method in the Plentong incident began with a rear-end collision to the victim's car. Following this initial contact, members of Gang 21 would disembark from their vehicle. Their objective at this stage was to issue a warning, which they did by firing approximately five shots from a pistol.
Targeted Attack and Escape

In the specific case on March 8, the shooting resulted in one projectile penetrating a victim's right thigh. Despite the aggression and the injury inflicted, the assailants fled the scene without attempting to steal any money or personal possessions from the four occupants of the targeted vehicle.
Law Enforcement Response and Arrests

Following the incident, the Johor Criminal Investigation Department, with assistance from Bukit Aman's CID, established a dedicated task force. This operation led to the arrest of seven suspected Gang 21 members, aged between 23 and 44, in the Iskandar Puteri area on September 10.
Legal Proceedings and Criminal Records

Of the seven arrested individuals, two have been charged under Section 307 of the Penal Code for attempted murder and Section 3 of the Firearms Act (Enhanced Penalty) 1971. Another suspect was detained under the Prevention of Crime Act 1959. Notably, two of the apprehended individuals possess prior criminal records spanning various offences, including armed robbery, kidnapping, and drug-related charges.

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